I’ve had to use roofing cement during a heavy rainstorm when a tenant called about water dripping in their kitchen. It sealed things up fast, but I ag...

I’ve managed a few properties where we tried out solar-powered vents, and honestly, the results were mixed. They did help drop attic temps a bit, espe...

I’ve managed a few properties with stone-coated metal, and I’d actually push back a bit on the heat thing. In my experience, the attic insulation and ...

WHEN TAX BREAKS COLLIDE: A TALE OF INCENTIVE LAYERING That paperwork grind is no joke. I’ve had to chase down missing signatures or resubmit forms ju...

That’s a fair point about the original slope—just a tiny miscalculation can cause a lot of headache down the line, especially with heavy rain. I’ve ma...

I get where you’re coming from on attic venting being the main culprit, but I’d push back a little on the idea that shingle color doesn’t make much di...

That’s exactly it. Early detection really does make all the difference. I’ve managed properties where a missed cracked vent boot led to ceiling stains...

Totally agree with this. I've seen folks dive headfirst into terracing and end up overwhelmed. Rain gardens or permeable paths are way less intimidati...

A gentle scrub can help shingles cosmetically, but aluminum flashing is a different beast entirely. If it's dented or seriously scratched, cleaning wo...

Exactly. Smaller companies often have more skin in the game... I've noticed they usually take extra care with workmanship details to keep their reputa...

You're spot on about spray-ons being temporary at best. Proper patching is definitely the way to go for durability. Matching shingles can indeed be tr...

You're spot-on about installation quality being the real game changer. I've seen roofs with mid-range shingles last decades because the installer knew...